My 14 year old has bought his first truck. It's a 1987 W150 with a slant six and a 4 speed.


We need help with some repairs and some parts


Repairs
We are also struggling to determine what the reason for the NP208 not shifting into 4WD. We were told "that the 4WD needed fluid" and that's why it won't go into 4WD





We have identified some parts we need and will list them here.

First up is the "fuel filler neck cup" that bolts to the filler neck and the bed.

You need to post your parts requests in the truck parts wanted section.

87 should be vacuum assist on 4x4. might be that transfer case is shifting but front axle is not connecting the shaft on the front housing. factory service manual is your best friend.

I dont understand this "1st gen" BS. Wasnt the 1st gen of Dodge trucks made in like 1922 or something? The 81-93s sure weren't their 1st. It's as if to say Dodge never built a truck before then.....

it's because the cummin's guys started calling the 89-93 CTD trucks "First Gen's" then people who didn't understand what they heard thought that meant 81 & up trucks since that's the same body style as the "first gen" CTD trucks and repeated it over & over & over.

It's dumb, people that use it are ignorant, I know, it's frustrating, but it's not going to go away, I myself refuse to use the term "first gen" outside of cummins truck discussions.

I don't want to bash the o/p kind of not his fault but I never understood the reason for calling these 1st gen either! How confusing!!!!! Are the '06 Chargers 1st gen?

It is

Man I appreciate all the help you gave. Much appreciated.

Whatever makes you feel better. Oh and thanks for the help.

For all of the butthurt people, I changed the title to suit your whining.

Lol not your fault and it wasn't a big deal really

Cool project for a dad/youngster. He'll certainly take better care of it if he has "sweat equity" invested.

As for the 4WD issue, poke around the internet. You'll find the answer right away, and with more accuracy than I have to offer.

It's the first gen called Ram, so there is that. Not a big deal unless the poster doesn't give enough information to answer the question. In which case I generally just keep on scrolling, not playing 20 questions with someone that can't bother to tell you exactly what he's working on.

Hey OP,
I wasn't trying to badmouth you in any sort of way. Don't take what I said that way.
I've driven Dodge's all my life never owned a Chevy or Ford anything and am tired of being treated like also rans (you have a Dodge too, you're included in this group) and nobody who sells parts think we're important enough to represent us.
Parts that are common as dirt for these other trucks.

I've owned several 81-88 Dodge trucks, so has my son. I'm currently working on an 85 D150 myself! And like yours, it too has a slant 6 under the hood. That I plan on keeping a slant 6. I have a built up, fresh slant 6 ready to drop in. I'm on your side, just all sorts of frustrated for the same reason that you are.

I had the same problem on my 90. I made one out of aluminum and it lasted for years until i sold the truck. You may have to get the original part # and do some searching. But this was problem area because it was plastic and may break again. My driver door arm rest was shot also but got a new one from the dealer. If you think parts are hard to find for the 80's trucks try the looking for the 70's.

I had actually considered bending one up and welding it together. Happy to hear others have done this too.

pics of bulkhead, both sides.

Thanks TRW1982. That will likely help with something. We got the cargo light working but the interior light seems to not function. We did get a stereo and speakers wired in and working

dome lamp wiring